BAFTA Awards 2024 celebrates the incredible talent showcased this past year.

As we eagerly await the upcoming British Academy of Film and Television-  BAFTA Awards on February 18th, 2024, I, as a BAFTA member, am thrilled to share some of the exceptional films I’ve enjoyed watching from the extensive list of over 200 nominations for 2023/4. This past year has been truly outstanding for both feature […]

2023: A Year in Review

Early 2023 saw general elections in Nigeria, and I shared a perspective from a Nigerian student on why so many Nigerians supported a third force candidate, Peter Obi. I also shared a tribute to the legacy and work of legendary Senegalese filmmaker Safi Faye, who passed away in February of this year. She was a […]

The Women Behind Chandrayaan-3 Mission to the Moon

On August 23rd 2023, I watched a historic moment when India achieved an extraordinary feat: the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 near the South Pole of the Moon.  I was in our Himalayan village in Uttarakhand, recovering from a severe illness. The tranquillity of our mountain home was suddenly transformed into a vibrant celebration as the […]

Looking Back At India’s G20 Presidency

On 22 November 2023, India hosted a virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit, to which leaders of all G20 Members, including the Chair of the African Union, nine Guest countries, and Heads of 11 International Organisations, were invited.  With this, India passed on the G20 Presidency to Brazil. In this article, I want to share my reflections […]

My 10 Days in Gabon: At the 9th Edition of Les Sambas Professionnels

In June of this year, I was invited by Sambas Labs to participate in their 9th Edition of the Les Sambas Professionnels Skills Exchange Programme, held from June 26th to July 1st, 2023, at the Michel Dirat Private School in Libreville, Gabon. Each year, Les Sambas Professionnels brings professionals from Africa and France to share […]

MALIKO: CREATING ARTISANAL LUXURY SHOES FOR A GLOBAL AUDIENCE

Introduction My second mentee on the Africa Fashion Futures Incubator (AFFI) Programme was Ebuka Omaliko, the founder and creative director of Maliko, an artisanal shoe and accessory brand out of Lagos, Nigeria. Let me share with you his entrepreneurial story as a fashion designer. Ebuka Omaliko, founder and creative director of Maliko. Photo Credit: Maliko […]

Pepper Row: A Neo-Luxury Sustainable Fashion Brand Crafting African Stories

Introduction It was a pleasure to mentor Omafume “Mafu” Niemogha on the African Future Fashion Incubation (AFFI) programme in March and April this year. She was open to learning, engaged and committed. With each session, I saw how she was embracing the mindset of building a business. Let me share her story, and I hope […]

THE FUTURE OF AFRICAN FASHION: THE AFFI MENTORING EXPERIENCE

I had the distinct pleasure and honour of participating in the African Fashion Futures Incubator (AFFI) programme, showcasing the incredible talent of 14 African fashion designers. Over two months, the AFFI programme helped these fashion designers refine their business capabilities, encourage peer learning and cultural exchange, and provide resources and mentorship to produce sustainable and […]

Standing at the Sky’s Edge

In March, I went to see Standing at the Sky’s Edge, a musical production by Sheffield Theatres that tells the story of three families living in the Park Hill estate over a period of several decades. The play, written by Chris Bush and directed by Robert Hastie, features an original score by Richard Hawley, a […]

Empowering Global Health with Telemedicine

Wazima Health, Africa’s Integrated e-Health Telemedicine and Health Management, is delighted to announce our exclusive partnership with AXESS Networks, a global leader of satellite communications solutions provider, and comitas e-health, a Spanish Telemedicine Service Provider. Our common goal is to empower global health with eHealth solutions and make quality healthcare more accessible across Africa. This […]